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ATTENTION
Prior to every use of the boat, check whether it is nece-
ssary to observe any special regulations, restrictions or
rules connected with the river, surface of water or area in
which you aim to operate.
The boat is not designed to be towed behind motorboats,
nor may it be towed otherwise, dragged or in any way
stressed unusually. Sharp edged and pointed items ca-
rried in the boat must be safely wrapped.
Place all precious items into a waterproof container and
fasten it to the boat.
Over time, sunlight adversely affects the rubber coating
of the boat; therefore, it is advisable to store the boat in
shade each time after use.
CAUTION
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On large surfaces of water (seas, lakes) pay attention
to water currents and off-shore breezes. Currents and
breezes may make it impossible to return to shore.
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The in
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atable boat should not be used in challen-
ging conditions, such as in reduced visibility (night,
fog, rain).
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It is necessary to suf
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ciently practise abandoning
an overturned boat on calm waters in advance.
Speci
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cations of the WW 2 dif
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culty grade - moderately
dif
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cult:
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Irregular waves and rif
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es, medium rapids, small whirls and
eddies, low vertical drops, small rapids in watercourse with
heavy meandering or poor visibility
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Regular
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ow and low, regular waves, small rapids, simple
obstacles, frequent meanders and fast current of water.
Subjective requirements for WW 2 white-water kayaking:
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Knowledge of all basic forward and backward strokes, stee-
ring and command of the boat. Ability to evaluate the dif
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culty of the stream and level height. Knowledge of simple
rescue. Physical
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tness for longer trips, swimming.
Technical equipment for WW 2:
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Agile, open boats (slalom types), boats with decking are
more suitable; a life jacket with a minimum displacement of
7.5 kg
ATTENTION
Pay great attention to your choice of
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otation life-jacket.
The
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otation life-jacket should have a tag bearing details
of its
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otation capabilities and safety certi
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cation.
5. Storage of the Boat – See Fig. 3
Remove the seats and transom prior to roll-up. Place all small
accessories to the small mesh bag. No sharp object may re-
main in the boat. Clean and dry the boat. Bleed air from all
chambers. The de
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ation may be sped up by rolling the boat
towards the valves. Once all air has bled, place the boat on an
even surface and roll up – refer to Fig. 3.
Lay the boat
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at. Fold both side tubes lengthwise so they do
not project outside the contour of the bottom. Now roll the boat
from both ends to the center. Place the folded halves on top
of each other and tie with the compressing strap. Insert the
boat in the transport bag, add the seats, transom and small
accessories. Force the air out of the bag, roll the end of the
bag and tie it with buckles.
ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE BOAT
A 100-litre dry bag, a
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exible strap to hold the folded boat,
user’s manual with the warranty certi
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cate, a foam sponge,
a repair set with glue, patches, a valve adaptor, 2 spare bolts
with plastic nuts to mount a seat or the transom.
3. Inflation Instructions
Unfold the boat. Use bolts and plastic nuts to mount the seats
(9) – see Detail A. Use 4 longer bolts and plastic nuts to mount
the outboard mount transom (19) to the transom holders (20).
Now attach the blanket with
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exible rope (21) to the blanket
mount (22) – see Detail B.
In
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ate the air chambers in sequence: bottom (1) and then the
side chambers (2). Use a foot-pump or piston pump with valve
adaptor to in
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ate the boat – see Figure 2b (the adaptor is inclu-
ded in the repair set). Check the condition of the valves before
in
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ating. Set the valves to the OFF position. Valve handling
- see Fig. 2. In
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ate the air chambers to the stipulated service
pressure. Use a pressure gauge with a corresponding adaptor
(optional equipment) for measuring the correct operating pre-
ssure - refer to Fig. 2a.
Valve installation tool – see Fig. 2c – is optional equipment.
Luggage store compartment under under the bow deck: se-
cure all luggage against loss with
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exible rope with locks (16)
– see Detail C.
Mount the outboard to the transom only after the boat has in-
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ated completely. Make sure the blanket with
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exible rope is
not caught between the outboard motor body and the transom
during installation – see Detail D. Fasten the battery for the out-
board engine to the bottom by running the compression strap
(to hold the folded boat) through the holders (23) – see Detail F.
ATTENTION
The maximum operational pressure in the air chambers
is 0.02 MPa. If the ambient temperature increases (e. g.
owing to sunlight), the pressure in the air chambers of
the boat can rise rapidly. We recommend releasing some
air from all air chambers of the boat after pulling it out of
the water. Possible destruction of the air chambers will
thus be prevented.
However, do not forget to continuously monitor the air
pressure in the chambers afterwards, too.
ATTENTION
When using the boat, always seal the valves with their
valve caps. This will keep dirt out of the valves. Dirt can-
cause leaky valve seals.
4. Using the Boat
RUBY is a universal, three-seat boat with an open transom
for a multitude of purposes (pleasure cruising,
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shing, etc.).
Whenever the boat is used on waterways, Waterway Traf
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Rules have to be observed. Operation of
the RUBY in
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atable boat does not require any licence provi-
ded that the people who operate the boat know the techniques
of small boat operation within the scope necessary for its ope-
ration, as well as the valid navigation rules of the particular
country. The design of the boat permits it to be operated in
standing and slow watercourse of dif
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culty grades up to WW2.
The vessel may be propelled by long canoe paddles or an
outboard engine with a maximum power of 4 kW. While riding,
all persons must be seated in their designated positions and
must be wearing life jackets. If water becomes present inside
the boat, remove it by pulling the blanket with
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exible rope (21)
beneath the boat bottom level – see Detail E.
